For All It Is – Barre Phillips – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Barre Phillips’ ‘For All It Is’ stands as a quietly radical milestone in the narrative of solo jazz bass. Recorded in the mid-1970s, this album captures Phillips at a point where the boundaries between jazz, improvisation, and contemporary sound art were dissolving into new forms. Instead of relying on familiar grooves or walking lines, Phillips explores the full expressive palette of the double bass—every harmonic, every percussive slap, every resonant overtonal bloom. Each piece feels both meticulously sculpted and spontaneously born, inviting listeners into an intimate conversation between artist and instrument.

What makes ‘For All It Is’ especially compelling is Phillips’ fearless approach to space and silence. He allows the music to breathe, letting each gesture hang in the air and inviting the listener’s imagination to fill in the blanks. ECM’s production is characteristically pristine, amplifying every nuance and grain of the bass’s voice. For collectors and adventurous listeners alike, this album is more than a curiosity—it’s a testament to the bass as a vessel for deep emotional and sonic exploration. If you value albums that challenge expectations and reward attentive listening, this is a record to cherish.

Track List:
A1 – Just 8 – 7:00
A2 – Whoop – 3:50
A3 – Few Too – 5:30
A4 – La Palette – 4:00
B1 – Y En A – 5:43
B2 – Dribble – 7:13
B3 – Y. M. – 4:47